[lotsofpulp]

Unless we’re in a situation where violence concludes every interaction, “negotiated agreement” is the presumed conclusion of every interaction.

I declined this job offer because I had BATNA.

I declined this job offer because I had a better option.

I negotiated more PTO because I had a BATNA.

I negotiated more PTO because I had a better alternative.

[lwhi]

It's an educational concept. Not something you'd use in a sentence like that.

I think you're being a pendent.

[robotresearcher]

> I think you're being a pendent.

Oh god help me....

[lwhi]

I'm glad someone noticed!

(But a little disappointed my trap wasn't successful ..)

[robotresearcher]

Despicable. A pox on your house.

[lotsofpulp]

Sure, but that’s why I originally replied to brtkdotse, since their comment did use it in a sentence like that.